After 30 years I knew the bathroom need to be gutted & started over. I went to see Dan Wood at Classic Kitchens & his design suggestions were awesome. The project was bid fairly & communication with Dan & his staff was excellent. The finished look exceeded expectations. When it was completed I was so happy I scheduled the next project. Dan takes a personal interest insuring customer satisfaction & I recommend Classic Kitchens highly. read more

When we (finally) decided to remodel our kitchen, we weren't sure what we wanted. We consider ourselves very fortunate that a neighbor suggested Dan Wood and his team. Dan was able to see the possibilities in our kitchen space (a basic rectangle, 1960s floorplan) that we could not. He came up with a design that we could never have imagined. His core team (Danny, Troy, Tim, Mark, Duane, Nate) was incredible. When you remodel, you invite many people into your house. They did great work and were very nice to have around. Also, Dan works with a great, experienced group of sub-contractors who are outstanding specialists in everything from tile to electricity to drywall. We couldn't be more pleased with the final result and highly recommend Classic Kitchens. read more

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Dan Woods / Classic Kitchens was recommended to us via friends who used his design savvy and construction know-how almost 20 years ago. We couldn't be more pleased with our kitchen remodel (not complete as yet, but Dan and his crews are done). Not only did Dan pay close attention to the clues my wife (who has great design sense) was giving, but he offered thoughtful suggestions and many creative ideas that no doubt come from a man who has been in business 40 years. Dan had me hooked as soon as we got his first layouts... Many of the drawings done by hand on the drafting table in his office (and some by CAD). Now I *did* take drafting so I knew right away how much effort he expended just coming up with the plans. Of course we toyed with and moved around the plans because we were dealing with the typical restrictions that municipal building codes impose, together with our own desires. Once we landed on a plan, signed a contract and plunked down a not-at-all-small up-front payment, I expected things to start going south as is typical for a major bit of work like this especially after the demolition had been done. But that didn't happen! Classic Kitchens orchestrated the necessary designs, handled the permits, ordered the cabinetry... well, did everything. All we really did was watch in awe. His crews and subs were kind, conscientious, tidy, and above all well skilled. For example at the end of every work day, they swept, vacuumed and removed debris and tidied up the environment. Troy, TJ, Tim, Mark, Danny and the rest of his core crew have all been amazingly accommodating, fastidious, and talented. I spent a lot of time looking in on them as I mostly work from home. I learned a lot of tips as a DIY'er. I noticed, for example that they always used screws (which are more secure) rather than nails, always pre-drilled and countersunk to prevent splitting... and I'm not just talking about the finish work, I'm also describing how they did the rough framing! They didn't skimp on materials, either. Everything from lighting to cabinets is top notch, and well made. Two of the subcontractors really stand out to me, too. One was the stucco crew. We removed, moved and reconfigured the front of our house for our remodel and the expert stucco matching makes it look like the whole house was all done by the same crew as when the house was built. Likewise Superior Surfaces (see my review) who cut and installed our quartz countertops and back splashes showed really amazing craftsmanship. Our expansive countertops and back splashes have color variations and marble veining in them. That they were able to carefully cut and seam together 9 separate pieces in a way that flows naturally is an amazement to me. Whoever laid out the arrangement clearly studied the raw materials to pick the best possible arrangement. Arturo and Rocky fastidiously pieced together and did final trimming to produce an excellent result. So, in summary, not only does Dan have great experience and breadth of knowledge on the design front, not only has Dan hand picked some truly talented and hard working crew, but all the subcontractors performing various tasks are all equally excellent craftsmen. What Classic doesn't do is floors, and painting, but the flooring company he recommended has also been stellar so far. Can't wait to see the floors and appliances go in for the win! Were there some problems? Yes. The biggest SNAFU was with the appliance vendor (see my review of Monark Premium Appliances) who seriously messed up and introduced an 8 week delay in our schedule. We fired them and selected another vendor. But at no point did Classic Kitchens cause a hiccup. Indeed, they were ahead of plan the whole way. Now that things have wound down, I'm starting to miss those talented, friendly, guys who spent so much time doing great work in our home. Fortunately we have two bathroom remodels slated for our future, and you wouldn't be surprised to know who is the top runner for doing that work! Classic Kitchens of Almaden. read more

Professional and courteous customer service, innovative designs and extremely customer-focused. Their specialties are kitchen and bath remodeling. I would highly recommend them for a remodeling project. On the site visit, they will seek feedback from you to understand your design wish list and challenges. Once hired, they will work diligently with their customers and ensure they are doing everything to your specifications. They have an extensive list of references which is a definite bonus! read more

After multiple false starts with companies that: 1. didn't want to come out and measure 2. shut down the process since I didn't accept the company adding a $50 touch up kit to the invoice 3. other nightmares I found Classic Kitchens in Almaden. Speedy and professional service is what I received. No job is too small to measure. Within a week, I was in contract for the new bathroom vanity. When I had questions, Classic Kitchens in Almaden answered promptly. The end product is simply beautiful and I couldn't be more pleased. I recommend Classic Kitchens in Almaden. read more

When a tile on the elevated tub platform gave way I knew it was time for a bathroom re-do. After getting over the initial shockingly high guesstimates for a master bath offered by other contractor friends I went to see Dan at Classic Kitchens; they did my kitchen 10 years ago and I knew we worked well together. This was the 4th major remodel project on our home and experience has shown that you get what you pay for. When you collaborate with someone you can easily communicate with (and if you're nice about it!) you can sometimes get even more. My home bares the scars of a long life so I had a "Money Do" List of other things to be tended to, all of which were fixed as expertly and cheerfully as the bathroom. Just be sure your list isn't on an infinitely long roll of paper! ;) There is much to be said about a small, independently owned business (especially in the construction industry) that retains its personnel over decades, and some of them from the very beginning. Every one of Dan's crew is a delight and goes out of their way to be sure you are 100%+ happy with the result; good enough is NOT good enough for them. Troy is a master at framing, so much so that he was able to install a new door into an existing opening that was over 1" off square and level. Tim does both electrical and plumbing, and Nate "The Kid" is quick to troubleshoot and fix things using common sense and phone apps. They're all great about job site clean up at the end of the day as well as being respectful of your home throughout the months you'll be sharing it with them. So, if you are only making upgrades for the short term you may want to go elsewhere, but if you are staying in your home and want quality design, materials, and workmanship, call Classic Kitchens of Almaden. I thought this master bath remodel was the last of my home renovations, but apparently Danny, the "Ops Manager" for the crew, told Dan that the hall bath could do with a re-fresh. So game on. See y'all in a few more years! read more

Classic Kitchens just completed a remodel on our kitchen. It is absolutely beautiful! We are so pleased with Dan and his crew. He came highly recommended to us by friends and we weren't disappointed. We have seen his trucks in our area for years, so we knew we were working with a well established company. The 1st appointment was at our home where he came up with lots of new ideas for our kitchen that we had never even considered. He was always available for questions. He even met us at the tile store to help us choose our backsplash design. His crews were helpful and clean. We had a few problems along the way, but each issue was handled quickly and efficiently. We are looking forward to having Classic Kitchens in next year to remodel our bathrooms. Can't wait! read more

Dan Wood and his crew remodeled our kitchen last year. We still love it. He was able to move things around a bit from the original layout to give us significantly more counter space than we had previously. He told us it would take 2 months and that's what it took. We love the new design, cabinets and countertops. We will be working with him in the future on a bathroom remodel. read more

Our experience was a few years ago, but it was excellent. This is not the cheapest company for remodeling your home, but you get what you pay for. We did a complete home remodel and were satisfied with every detail. If there were problems to be solved, they were usually taken care of without us even knowing they existed. The designed was creative in his suggestions after garnering our wants from us. If we were to repeat this [very extensive] project again, we would certainly consider Classic Kitchens as our contractor. read more

Worked with Dan to order a cabinet for our bathroom remodel. He was thorough and he knew his stuff. No job to small. He gave all his effort to best support us and our time line. The job pushed out, and he held the cabinet until we were ready. We still owed him half of the costs and not once did he pressure us for payment. Much appreciated my experience with Dan! read more

We just finished our second remodel with Classic Kitchens as well. The first was another house 22 years ago. Dan has tremendous experience and creative ideas. He is acutely attentive to customer concerns and will always make things right. He hires talented and trustworthy people. He follows thru to the end of the job with the customers. Plus he is a very friendly and likable guy. I can not recommend this company highly enough. Our new kitchen is an absolute dream come true! read more

We used Classic Kitchens to remodel our kitchen. Dan and his crew were great, no issues at all. Dan showed up when said he would and the crew was always on time. At the end of EVERY work day they cleaned up. I can honestly say Dan is one of very few people I would do a "handshake" deal with. Cheap, no, quality, yes read more

This is the second remodel that Classic Kitchen has done for us. Wonderful working with Dan and his crew. The jobs were done on time, on budget, and to our total satisfaction. If you're looking to have your remodel done cheaply then Dan isn't your guy. But if you want a top quality job look no further than Classic Kitchen. Why 5 stars? Because I can't give more. read more

Our experience with Classic Kitchens and Dan Wood was exceptional. Dan is both contractor and designer. We are "design impaired" and we depended on Dan for ideas. He was wonderful. Not only did he handle all of the details but he finished on time and on budget. When we had a problem with a leak that caused our new floor to buckle. He sent out investigators to determine if he was at fault, which was the case. The repairs were swift and he took care of the cost. Couldn't ask for anyone better. He is a talented designer and experienced contractor all rolled into one man of integrity! read more

I had a warranty issue with this company and I was told to find a plumber because they weren't willing to help me!

My experience with Dan and his crew was the same as the other two commenters. They showed up time everyday, stayed on budget and on time. They moved our kitchen, expanded the back of the house, moved some walls and replaced all the windows in the house. It was a big project but we always felt we had experienced and practical professionals guiding us the whole way. We're about to start exploring remodeling the bathroom and Dan will be the first person I call. read more

Dan Wood at Classic Kitchens is the real deal!! We have worked with many contractors before, but no one comes close to the great experience we had with Dan. His design sense is terrific, his workmen are outstanding. They did class work on our kitchen, from design, to tearing down, remodeling and redoing the entire configuration of our kitchen. Their protection of our previous wood floor, their cleanliness at the end of each day is without compare. We highly recommend anyone that wants a 1st class kitchen contractor to do their job!! The communication throughout the process was the best we have ever experienced. Outstanding!! read more